single-wing formation
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The single-wing formation is an offensive football strategy where one back plays outside and slightly behind an end. Two other backs position themselves several yards behind the line, ready to receive a direct snap from the center. This formation was first used in 1945. It was once a dominant offensive formation but was eventually replaced by the T formation.123
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